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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Union Dumplings

4539 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 20, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUES FROM RAW MEATS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS DUMPLING PREP AREA, IN THE FRYING AREA, AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MAMAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jun 13, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

NOTED A BASEMENT PREP TABLE DIRECTLY UNDER A WASTEWATER LINE. MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE OR COMPLETELY ENCASE THE PLUMBING PIPING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL PREP TABLE SHELVING AND ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT/RESEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

GREASE NOTED ON THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT ON VARIOUS WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. FOAM IS BUMPY, UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SMOOTH/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

License

Apr 21, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

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